Holiday light displays in Southern California - msnNOW

Holiday light displays in Southern California - msnNOW

Holiday light displays in Southern California - msnNOW

Posted: 07 Dec 2019 09:41 AM PST

a close up of a sign: Check out these festive holiday lights in Southern California Check out these festive holiday lights in Southern California Here's a list of places to see festive holiday light displays in Southern California. Share your favorites with #abc7eyewitness!LOS ANGELES COUNTYMoonlight Forest - Lantern Art Festival at the Los Angeles Arboretum301 N. Baldwin Avenue, ArcadiaNovember 9 through January 12Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.At night, the grounds become an illuminated wonderland, with magical lantern art depicting exotic fish and a giant shark in their new Ocean Visions exhibit. Step into a winter wonderland with a new Polar Dreams experience featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs.arboretum.orgWorld's Tallest Live-cut Christmas TreeCitadel Outlets100 Citadel Drive, Los AngelesNovember 9 through December 31The massive white fir tree from Northern California stands 115-feet tall. It's lit with more than 18,000 multi-colored and energy-efficient LED lights and adorned with 10,000 ornaments. Guests can experience falling snow every night at 6 p.m. and 8.p.m.citadeloutlets.comBold Holidays on Rodeo DriveRodeo Drive, Beverly HillsNovember 14 through December 22Lighting celebration November 14200 to 400 block on Rodeo Drive 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Enjoy spectacular lighting displays and special photo opportunities along Rodeo Drive, North and South Beverly Drive, Canon Drive, at Beverly Canon Gardens and Beverly Gardens Park. Stores are open late for evening shopping on Fridays and Saturdays.lovebeverlyhills.comSPARKLE DTLAThe Bloc, 750 W 7th Street, Los AngelesNovember 15 through December 27Billed as the world's largest illuminated interactive holiday display. 16-million beautiful hues of lights illuminate the city skyline and synchronize to your favorite holiday songs at the top of each hour. Free and open to the public.theblocla.comL.A. Zoo Lights5333 Zoo Drive, Los AngelesNovember 15 through January 5Glowing animals welcome you on a nighttime journey that includes the world's largest illuminated pop-up storybook, a magical disco ball forest, giant glittering snowflakes, and a twinkling tunnel filled with dynamic swirls of color.lazoolights.orgThe Americana at Brand Christmas889 Americana Way, GlendaleNovember 16 through December 25The Green transforms into a winter wonderland every evening with snow falling at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reserve your spot at Santa's House where you can share your wish list.americanaatbrand.comEnchanted: Forest of Lights at Descanso Gardens1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada FlintridgeNovember 17 through January 5An interactive, nighttime experience featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences. There are a variety of large-scale light displays, many of which are interactive, allowing visitors to manipulate the lights and sounds.descansogardens.orgThe 30th Annual Pier Lighting and 25th Annual Holiday Open HouseManhattan Beach Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan BeachNovember 20, 2019Visitors can enjoy festive music, gift shopping, and delicious dining in Downtown Manhattan Beach, complete with a visit from Santa. It's the 30th year they've strung the lights above the Roundhouse Aquarium, and Living Trees will be on display for a week.citymb.infoUnion Station Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyUnion Station800 N. Alameda St, Los AngelesNovember 21The annual tree lighting will take place under the stars on the South Patio, complete with snowfall and Santa selfies. Check out Candy Cane Lane, with a custom neon photo-op, a Candy Cane Queen and holiday-themed arts, crafts, interactive games and entertainment. This also marks the start of Union Station's free holiday Cocoa Concert series, which continues on December 6, 13 and 20.unionstationla.comChinese Lantern Festival at The Fairplex1101 W. McKinley Avenue, PomonaNovember 21 through January 5Thursdays-Sundays through December 15Nightly starting December 19Experience larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns, live entertainment and food, complete with multicultural experiences and Instagram-worthy photo opportunities. No pets allowed.chineselanternfestival.comThe 70th annual Trees in the BayAlamitos Bay, Long BeachNovember 28 through January 1Over 70 white, wooden triangle-shaped trees strung with colorful lights are sprinkled across Alamitos Bay. The 16-foot-tall structures can be seen from Rainbow Lagoon, Alamitos Bay Marina, along the Peninsula, Spinnaker Bay, Rainbow Harbor, Scherer Park, El Dorado Park West and Heartwell Park.Holiday Light Festival Train Ride4400 Crystal Springs Drive, Los AngelesNovember 29 through December 30 except December 24 and 25.Head to Griffith Park for an evening train ride around a festively decorated, one mile of track. Tens of thousands of lights create magical scenes to entertain you and your family.griffithparktrainrides.comQueen Mary Christmas1126 Queens Highway, Long BeachNovember 29 through January 1Start your adventure at the outdoor North Pole Village with ice skating at the True North Ice Rink circling a 26-foot Christmas tree, then jump aboard the QM Express Train or the Grand Carousel for more festive fun.queenmary.comL.A. County Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyGrand Park Fountain Overlook135 N Grand Avenue, Los AngelesDecember 2Enjoy holiday favorites from chamber music ensemble Brass Pacifica and chorale performances.musiccenter.orgCulver City Christmas Tree Lighting Sled-tacularTown Plaza at the intersection of Culver Blvd. and Van Buren PlaceDecember 5, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Santa Claus will make a special visit. Downtown Culver City businesses will provide hot cider, hot cocoa, cookies and other festive treats. Come early to enjoy sledding and other activities new to the event this year.downtownculvercity.com3rd Street Promenade Tree Lighting Ceremony1351 Third Street Promenade, Santa MonicaDecember 5, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Santa Monica has an amazing tree in the Center Court of the shopping area of 3rd Street promenade. The whole outdoor shopping area will be beautifully decorated.downtownsm.comMayor's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in PasadenaPasadena City Hall Centennial Square100 Garfield Avenue, PasadenaDecember 6, 5 p.m.A fun and festive night of musical performances, free refreshments, photo stops and a visit from Santa. Bring an unwrapped toy or sports gear for ABC7 and the Pasadena Fire Department's Spark of Love Toy Drive.cityofpasadena.netLights on Miracle HillCity Blessing Church of Walnut, 18901 Amar Road, WalnutDecember 6 through December 22, Friday through SundayA free Christmas light show shown every 45 minutes. Over 1-million lights are synchronized to music.cityblessing.orgGrand Park's Winter GlowGrand Park (Hill Street) to The Music Center Plaza, downtown Los AngelesDecember 6 through December 25Grand Park's Winter Glow returns for its second annual nighttime public art display, offering an immersive experience. Stroll through an illuminated and interactive art installation, with light and projection technology.grandparkla.orgVenice Holiday Sign Lighting CeremonyWindward Plaza at the Venice Sign at the intersection of Windward and Pacific AvenuesDecember 7, 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sign lighting at 8 p.m.There will be live music and plenty of festivities.venicechamber.comLong Beach Christmas Boat Parade of 1,000 LightsShoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long BeachDecember 7, 5 p.m.The parade starts outside the Shoreline Marina and the colorfully lighted boats and yachts sail past the Pine Avenue Pier, and then across the bay and past the Queen Mary. Best viewing locations are in Shoreline Village, Rainbow Harbor and the Queen Mary.shorelineyachtclub.comThe 28th Annual Chino Hills Boat ParadeStarts and ends on Peyton Drive at Eucalyptus AvenueDecember 13The Kiwanis Club of Chino Hills invites the community to enjoy decorated boats, bands, equestrians and other entries. The parade starts at 7pm, but crowds arrive early to park and gather on the route.chinohills.orgThe 56th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat ParadeBurton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del ReyDecember 14Enjoy the Snow Wonder event, 12pm-6pm. Fireworks kick-off the boat parade celebration at 5:55pm, then festively-lit boats sail the main channel, 6pm-8pm.mdrboatparade.orgThe 99th Annual Christmas Tree Lane AltadenaSanta Rosa Avenue between Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive, AltadenaDecember 14 through January 1Billed as "America's first large scale Christmas light display," the illumination of the deodars cedar trees was started in 1920 by a local businessman. In 1990, the lane was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and became a California State Landmark.christmastreelane.netNaples Island Annual Holiday Boat ParadeNaples Island, Long BeachDecember 14The 73nd annual boat parade, "Christmas Under the Sea", will feature both large and small boats as they show off their lights. The big boats embark at 6pm, while the smaller ones launch at 6:30 p.m.naplesca.comORANGE COUNTYThe Holidays at the Disneyland Resort1313 Disneyland Drive, AnaheimNovember 8 through January 6Festivities at Disneyland Park include the popular Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, "Believe ... in Holiday Magic" fireworks that concludes with a magical snowfall. Also returning will be "A Christmas Fantasy" parade, "it's a small world" holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday. Disney California Adventure Park rings in the holiday with the return of Festival of Holidays. And feel the holiday magic of World of Color-Season of Light, a nighttime spectacular.disneyland.com111th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Ring of LightsNewport Bay, Newport BeachHoliday Lights Cruise November 30 through December 31Boat Parade December 18 through December 22Elaborate Christmas light displays of bay-front estates with their Ring Of Lights competition and one of the largest decorated boat parades in the country. Hundreds of decorated ships of all sizes compete for top awards in over a half dozen categories.christmasparadeboats.com45th Annual Dana Point Boat Parade of LightsDana Point HarborDecember 6, 7, 13 & 14This year's theme is "Tiki Holiday."Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with the Boat Parade starting at 7:30 p.m. Voyagers can take the Boat Ride with Santa at Dana Wharf Sport fishing, located on the east end of the Harbor near Waterman's Harbor at Dock 1.danapointharbor.comHoliday Luminaria Stroll at The Fullerton Arboretum1900 Associated Road, FullertonDecember 13 & 14Spend the evening in the garden and stroll luminaria lined pathways. Enjoy live music, vintage holiday decorations at Heritage House, make an ornament and see the beauty of the garden at night.fullertonarboretum.comHuntington Harbour Boat ParadeHuntington HarbourDecember 14 & 15The 57th annual boat procession features over 75 vessels lit up for the holiday season. The theme for this year's event is "Rock & Roll Fantasy."hhboatparade.orgWinter Fest at the OC Fair & Event Center88 Fair Drive, Costa MesaDecember 19 through January 5Featuring ice tubing, snow play area, ice skating, nightly Christmas tree lighting celebration with a parade, fireworks and snow flurries, plus Santa and his reindeer flying over the fairgrounds. There's also an all new Alpine Village, over 20 carnival rides and attractions, festive entertainment, seasonal eateries and visits with Santa.winterfestoc.comINLAND EMPIREAmaze Light Festival5555 Hamner Ave, NorcoNovember 22 through December 29Norco's SilverLakes Sports Park hosts the installation, featuring over 1.5-million lights, decor pieces standing at over 30-feet tall, a 56-foot tree, a 100ft walk through light tunnel, two gigantic Christmas obstacle courses, an immersive light show every hour.amazelightfestival.comFestival of Lights presented by The Mission Inn Hotel & SpaMain Street and 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, RiversideNovember 29 through December 31Riverside's 27th annual festival includes The Mission Inn Hotel, illuminated with 5-million lights, 200 animated characters, fresh fallen snow and a candy themed-decor. Attractions along the Main Street pedestrian mall include holiday vendors, family-friendly entertainment, trackless train rides, the Century Ferris Wheel and a colorful vintage carousel.riversideca.govVENTURA COUNTY43rd Annual Holiday Parade of Lights & FireworksVentura HarborDecember 13 and 14This years theme is "SEAing is Believing". The parade starts at 6:30 p.m., and then stick around for fireworks at the end of Spinnaker Drive at 8 p.m. On Saturday, come early to visit Ventura Harbor Village's Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace.venturaharborvillage.comIf you know a great place to see holiday lights, share it with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #abc7eyewitness!

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